How to Master the Art of Portion Control
What is the proper portion size? This varies from person to person. The best way to gauge a reasonable portion size is to use the hands.
A serving of meat or fish is the size of the palm - this includes the length, width, and depth of the palm.
A serving of vegetables fills two hands cupped together. A serving of fruit fills one hand cupped.
A serving of grains is the size of a fist. A serving of cheese and sweets is the size of a thumb.
Use smaller dishes. Avoid giant plates, bowls, and cups that are begging to be filled. When eating out, ask for a to-go box when ordering and place half of the food in the container be- fore eating; restaurants routinely serve large portion sizes.
